QA Manager

Job Description

Were born and bred in Glasgow. Our business was founded on the Clyde back in 1864, and were still here today. We are proud to roast exceptional coffee for thousands of cafs and hospitality businesses across the UK & Ireland.Our workforce has grown to over 200 to support our expanding customer base, product range and service offering. We count some of the industrys leading talents among our staff, from green coffee buyers and roasting technicians, to barista trainers and fieldengineers.Do you want to join our team of top talent in an exciting and industry-leading organisation Read on!Position: QA Manager (Roastery & Group UK/Ireland)Location: Glasgow, Head OfficeJob Type: Full time, PermanentDays: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pmSalary: Up to £45,000 DOEBenefits: 28 days annual leave increasing with length of service + 4 public holidays, medical cash-back programme, staff discounts and more!About the role:An exciting opportunity has arisen within Matthew Algie to apply for the position of QA Manager (Roastery & Group UK/Ireland) on a full-time permanent basis. In your new role, you will be responsible to develop, implement, and maintain systems to assure thesafety and quality of processes associated with: (1) production, development, purchasing, and storage of food related products manufactured by the Company; (2) production, purchasing, and logistics of third-party food and non-food related products suppliedto the Company and the Tchibo Coffee Service (TCS) UK & Ireland group. Additionally, you will ensure that the quality management system utilised for other company operations including UK/Ireland Group is fit for purpose and managed effectively.Key Responsibilities: Conducting management reviews of the system at appropriate frequencies Leading the development and delivery of effective HACCP systems appropriate to the companys product and process Manage and maintain the risk supplier quality assurance system in respect of supplier approval, review, and specifications management. Review, develop and maintain systems in-line with certification, customer, and legal requirements Develop and maintain appropriate specifications for third party and internal products All documents to be written and issued in accordance with document control procedures Manage the internal audit programme in line with the internal audit procedure as defined by certification, customer, and legal requirements Manage the QA team to effectively ensure that technical queries and tender support information requests are actioned in a timely manner Accountable for the management of the Pest Control contractor in line with pest control policy so contract is fulfilled in full Ensure that the QA team provides appropriate technical support to the Development & Process Improvement Technologist and NPD team during project development Devise an annual budget based on the operating plan and ensure that all expenditure is made following company procedures Personnel reporting to the role holder are to be managed and developed in-line with current procedures and potential future requirements.ExperienceTo be considered for this position it is essential that you have relevant previous experience in a similar role in a fast-paced Quality Assurance environment. Youll be highly knowledgeable regarding legal and food safety requirements with regards to food production.Skills / KnowledgeYou will have a degree in a relevant subject area such as Food Science or Food Technology, or experience to the commensurate level. You will be a competent user of all major software packages, with a keen eye for quality control and attention to detail.Personal Attributes Solutions focused A calm approach and working effectively under pressure A positive approach always Excellent communication, influencing and listening skills Good time management and prioritisation skills Ability to learn and implement new ways of working Providing excellent customer serviceApplicationIf this sounds like you, then you could be the right fit for us! Please click APPLY, upload your CV and well be in touch as soon as we can.Thanks, from the Team @ Matthew AlgieEqual Opportunities:We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisionsare based on merit.Our selection for recruitment does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexualorientation or gender reassignment status (protected characteristics).You may have experience of the following: Quality Control, Quality Manager, Quality Assurance, Quality and Assurance, Quality and Control, HACCP, QA Manager, Food Production, Food Manufacturing, etc.Ref: 104 467